‘Land Scam General’ brings new scandal to India’s armed forces

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First came the “Ketchup Colonel” — an officer in the Indian Army who was disgraced after he was found to have faked gun battles by sprinkling tomato sauce on civilians in order to win glory, medals and promotion.

Next on the roll of dishonour was “Brigadier Booze” — an infantry commander who was dismissed for selling vast quantities of subsidised military alcohol on the black market.

India’s military is now bracing itself for what could prove to be the most embarrassing scandal yet: that of the “Land Scam General”.